For those who do not know this method, ROPA is an acronym for Reception of Oocytes from the Partner (in Spanish “Recepción de Ovocitos de la Pareja” ). It is also called “shared motherhood”. This method is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ couples where both of the partners are females. One of the partners will go through hormonal stimulation to produce the oocytes and the other will be the one who will carry the pregnancy and birth.
Because this method involves selecting a sperm donor, the donor selection is usually made by the clinic, based on phenotypic similarities. This can be done using a tool like Fenomatch that helps doctors and embryologists to select the best donor for the patients. The technology is based on artificial intelligence – it measures over 12,000 facial biometrics and offers peace of mind to the patients involved in the process.
